People v. Renek

In an information filed by the District Attorney of Los Angeles County, defendant was charged with a violation of subdivision 2, section 337a of the Penal Code in that he did keep and occupy a store at 248 East Fifth Street in the city of Los Angeles, with books, papers, paraphernalia, etc., for the purpose of registering and recording bets on horse races.

Following a plea of not guilty and waiver of trial by jury, defendant was convicted by' the court. His motion for a new trial was denied, proceedings were suspended and he was granted conditional probation. From the order denying his motion…